2013 International Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany

Media previews continued for the second day at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. The International Auto Exhibition is the world’s biggest auto show and will be open to the public September 12-22, 2013. It features the latest releases and concept automobiles from Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Lamborghini, Bugatti and much more.

A model presents the car CS75 of chinese car company ‘Changan’ at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A model presents the car CS75 of chinese car company ‘Changan’ at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A model sits in a acrylic glass car body that shows the car technik at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2013 IAA will be open to the public from September 12-22. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Visitors looks at an Nissan Auris Hybrid model at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2013 IAA will be open to the public from September 12-22. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A visitor sits in the Renault Twizy electric drive at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2013 IAA will be open to the public from September 12-22. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A visitor looks at an Citroen diesel enging at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A visitor closes the dor of the Renault Twizy electric drive at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2013 IAA will be open to the public from September 12-22. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A Maserati Ghibli is pictured at the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) in Frankfurt/Main,central Germany, on September 11, 2013. According to the organiser, more than 1,000 exhibitors from 35 countries will present their products during the show running from September 12 to 22, 2013. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

A Lexus LF-NX car is seen at the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) international motor show in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, on September 11, 2013. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

A model presenting a Skoda Rapid is refelected in a rearview mirror of a car at the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) in Frankfurt/Main,central Germany, on September 11, 2013. According to the organiser, more than 1,000 exhibitors from 35 countries will present their products during the show running from September 12 to 22, 2013. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

The stand of German car manufacturer Audi is reflected in the ceiling during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 11, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

A combination picture shows the front lights of different car manufacturers during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 11, 2013. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

New Porsche Panamera S e-hybrid is pictured during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 11, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Ralph Orowski/Reuters photo)

A pictogram of an electric connector is pictured at a Mitsubishi MiEV during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 11, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Ralph Orowski/Reuters photo)

Visitors test drive the first fully electric car the BMW i3 from the car maker BMW at the IAA international automobile show on September 11, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. The 2013 IAA will be open to the public from September 12-22. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Chairman of the board of German auto giant Daimler AG Dieter Zetsche presents the new Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept car at the IAA International Automobile Exhibition. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

The new Mercedes S-Class Coupe concept is presented by an multimedia show at the IAA international automobile show. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

A model stands beside the Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna at the IAA International Automobile Exhibition on September 10, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo presents the new Ferrari 458 Speciale at the IAA International Automobile Exhibition on September 10, 2013 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Thomas Lohnes/Getty Images)

German carmaker BMW new hybrid sports car BMW i8 is displayed during a press conference on September 10, 2013 at the media day of the 65th edition of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) auto fair in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. The show runs for the public from September 12 to 22. (Johannes Eisele/Getty images)

Matthias Mueller, member of the board of directors for strategy of Porsche Automobil Holding SE and CEO of Porsche AG, presents the new 918 Spyder car. (Johannes Eisele/Getty images)

The new Infiniti Q 30 concept car is displayed during a press conference of Infiniti, the luxury brand of Renault – Nissan, on September 10, 2013 at the media day of the 65th edition of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) auto fair in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

The new Infiniti Q 30 concept car is displayed during a press conference of Infiniti, the luxury brand of Renault – Nissan, on September 10, 2013 at the media day of the 65th edition of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) auto fair in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

An Audi quattro sport concept hybrid car is presented during the media day of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) international motor show. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

An Audi Nanuk Quattro concept car is presented during the media day of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) international motor show in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

Audi cars are reflected in a mirror at the booth of Audi during the media day of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) international motor show. (Johannes Eisele/Getty images)

French carmaker Renault new concept car Initiale Paris is displayed during a press conference on September 10, 2013 at the media day of the 65th edition of the IAA (Internationale Automobil Ausstellung) auto fair in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. (Daniel Roland/Getty images)

A model poses inside a Fiat 500 E car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters photo)

A model poses next to Fiat 500 L Trekking car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. (Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters photo)

A group of headlight elements is pictured on a Lexus LF-NX mid-size crossover concept during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. (Ralph Orlowski/Reuters photo)

Tokuo Fukuichi, executive vice president of Lexus, poses next to a Lexus LF-NX mid-size crossover concept during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). (Ralph Orlowski/Reuters photo)

A model poses in an Audi Nanuk Quattro concept car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini speaks as models uncover a Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

An Audi A3 e-tron is pictured plugged to a charging station during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

Models unveil the new Bugatti ‘Jean Bugatti’ car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

Stephan Winkelmann, President and CEO of Lamborghini speaks next to a Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Squadra Corse during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

Wolfgang Schreiber, Chairman and Chief Executive of Bentley Motors poses with the new Bentley GTV8S during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. (Ralph Orlowski/Reuters photo)

A Smart Fourjoy concept car is pictured during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

General view of the Mercedes Benz exbition area during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

The new “Audi Nanuk” car is presented during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show will open to the public September 14-22. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay ((Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters photo)

A Smart electric drive Jeremy Scott edition car is presented during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show will open to the public September 14-22. (Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters photo)

Porsche CEO, Matthias Mueller sits inside the new Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show will open to the public September 14-22. (Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters photo)

Porsche CEO, Matthias Mueller is seen on a screen as he presents the new Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show will open to the public September 14-22. (Wolfgang Rattay/Reuters photo)

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer presents the BMW i8 hybrid supercar during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Ralph Orlowski/Reuters photo)

Vehicle hub caps are set inthe floor at the Opel exbition area during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

Karl-Thomas Neumann, CEO of Adam Opel AG, sits inside the new Opel Monza concept car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

A Renault Captur concept car is displayed during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

Models pose beside a Fiat 500L Trekking car during a media preview day at the Frankfurt motor show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

A visitor compares steering wheels at the Takata exhibition stand during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

A Volkswagen Golf R car is displayed during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. (Ralph Orlowski/Reuters photo)

General view of the Mercedes Benz exbition area during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters photo)

A tail light of a Smart electric drive Jeremy Scott edition car is pictured during a media preview day at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) September 10, 2013. The world’s biggest auto show is open to the public September 14 -22. (Pawel Kopczynski/Reuters photo)

One Comment

I tried to get something organized so I could spend a few days in Frankfurt to take in the show but life has a tendency to get in the way of things I want to do for pleasure It looks like it would have been great to be there.

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